A healthy smile doesn’t just look good, it allows you to eat, speak and live more comfortably. When teeth are damaged, it can make even simple tasks feel like a challenge. It might even cause you to avoid certain foods, smile less in photos and adapt to a life that shouldn’t be considered normal. Restorative
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When you lose a tooth, it isn’t just going to grow back like your baby teeth did. Even if you wish really hard for it, it won’t happen all by itself. Regardless of whether it was knocked out, decayed beyond repair or lost to gum disease, a missing tooth can significantly impact your smile, your
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Typically, when patients come in for their dental cleanings, they assume they’re just getting a quick polish and rinse, which is why they repeatedly delay their cleaning appointments. However, routine visits are vital for preventative care to help protect your smile and overall health. Let’s take a closer look at why routine cleanings matter and
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When it comes to taking care of your smile, there’s plenty of advice out there, but not all of it is true. From old wives’ tales to internet misinformation, dental myths can spread quickly and lead to harmful habits. A healthy smile starts with the right knowledge. That’s why we’re breaking down some commonly heard
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With great sadness, Horizon Dental Care announces that we have lost a wonderful friend and colleague. Dr. Thomas I. Simrell Jr., DMD, died unexpectedly July 24th. Dr. Simrell led an inspiring and wonderful life, was a pillar of his community, and a true friend to many. He was an exceptionally talented doctor who was kind
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A UCLA professor of Health Policy and Management, discusses risks of delaying treatment during Covid-19. Click to read the article.
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A new nationwide study shows that dental offices are succeeding at keeping patients and dental teams safe during the pandemic.
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FDA recently updated it’s recommendations about silver dental fillings s, also called dental amalgams. These fillings contain approximately mercury, which the FDA warns high-risk individuals to avoid getting these fillings. At Horizon Dental Care we only use composite white non-metal fillings due to their esthetic appearance and they help strengthen the tooth because they are
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The leaves are beginning to fall and school sports are back in full swing. As the kids head back onto the fields, courts and turf make sure they are taking precautions to protect their smile during sports. Statistics show nearly five million teeth are knocked out annually during sports. Remind your athletes to wear a
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With the rising cost of healthcare and most recently, unemployment related of the pandemic, many individuals will sacrifice basic preventative care, such as cleanings and checkups simply because they lack insurance benefits. The Horizon Plan is dental care made affordable. It is a dental discount plan for uninsured patients and their families offered exclusively through
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